Well, I cant say I'm ready to get back on dA, but I did want to post some artwork that really cheered me up : )

I just cant get enough of drawing Link, so I whipped up some Skyward Sword Links just for the heck of it Ahah to be honest, what got me to do this was the first Link, which was originally drawn for someone else, buuutttt it didn't seem to impress, so I just colored it for no reason, then next thing I knew, more Links Ahhh either way, it was fun

Let me say first of all I think you've really perfected this style of yours. I mean just look at how freaking much you've polished up since you first started experimenting with it [link] ! Sorry for digging through old art, but these Links in particular blew my socks off in terms of the dynamism and appeal of this style!

What makes it so dynamic and appealing I think is a combination of its simplicity, and a give-and-take aspect... What I mean by that is, some areas utilize very sharp color borders, while others fade into a texture. Some color shapes are completely colored flat, while some have a slight gradient or shadow edge. With all its simplicity, the style keeps your eye very interested because of all the give-and-take elements playing off each other. They also make for excellent touches that I can't stop looking at... Link's bangs fading to a texture on the upper left drawing, his hat and belt in the lower left... and I LOVE how the hair in front of his ears looks in that lower left one too.

The way you handled the face and ears in this piece particularly is really awesome. I love the super soft shading on the tips of his ears and cheeks, and just a touch of line art detail to look interesting without being distracting. My favorite out of this bunch is the lower left! I love the expression, and how squashed his face is to compliment it! Love these so much!